Discussions:

• 28/10/08 09:00 - Assessing the depth of the local derivatives markets and a practical comparison of sophistication across markets

  • Naveen Choppara, Head of Local Currency Rates, MENA, HSBC Download

• 28/10/08 09:30 - AAOIFI address: Setting standards within the framework of shari’ah – what are the ethical issues with Islamic derivatives?

  • Dr. Mohamad Nedal Al-Chaar, Secretary General, AAOIFI Download

• 28/10/08 10:00 - What risks are Islamic financial institutions exposed to and how are they being mitigated?

  • Afaq Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Saadiq Download

• 28/10/08 11:15 - Growth of the MENA derivatives market – what flow derivatives are being traded and how liquid are local markets? Download

  • Anis Akl, Director, Equity Derivatives, Credit Suisse
  • Mufid Shawwa, Director, Middle East Structured Derivatives Group, Credit Suisse

• 28/10/08 14:30 - The challenges of derivatives valuation in the post investment bank world

  • Bob Emerson, Global Head, IR, SuperDerivatives Download

• 28/10/08 15:00 - Maintaining stable commercial growth – how are derivatives used to manage asset and liability risk exposure amongst local banks?

  • Keshav Gaur, Principal Finance Officer, Derivative Products and Asset Liability Management, IFC Download

• 28/10/08 15:30 - The scholar's perspective - what derivatives are permissible under Shar'iah? Download

  • Mian Muhammad Nazir, Vice President, Dar Al Sharia (subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank)
  • Mohammed Saifullah Khan, Assistant Vice President, Dar Al Sharia (subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank)

• 28/10/08 16:30 - Igniting the GCC’s equity derivatives boom – how are international investors using derivatives to tap into the region’s economic escalation?

  • Sulaiman T. Al-Abduljader, Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investment Services Group, Coast Investment and Development Company Download

• 29/10/08 09:30 - How are regulators supervising derivatives markets and what are the initiatives to increase market participation?

  • Martin Kinsky, Managing Director, Markets, DFSA Download

• 29/10/08 11:15 - Interactive Q&A discussion: Embedding derivatives into structured products in the Middle East

  • Salim Nathoo, Partner, Head of Securitisation, Allen & Overy
  • Richard Tredgett, Partner, Derivatives and Structured Finance, Allen & Overy
  • Amar Meher, Senior Associate, Banking, Allen & Overy

• 29/10/08 12:00 - Demystifying Islamic derivatives – a practical comparison of cash flows in conventional swaps to shari’ah compliant structures Download

  • Kevin O'Sullivan, Associate, Derivatives and Structured Finance, Allen & Overy
  • Priya Uberoi, Senior Associate, Derivatives and Structured Finance, Allen & Overy

• 29/10/08 12:30 - Evolution of the Kuwait Option Market and Current Challenges from the GCC perspective

  • Hussein Zeineddin, Assistant Vice President, Derivatives, Markaz Download